A collection of short stories and a novella based in the same universe as the Night's Dawn Trilogy. Here is a synopsis: Sonnie's Edge The popular sport of 'beastie-baiting' involves contests to the death between artificial monsters controlled through human affinity bonds. Sonnie's team is particularly succesful . . . but then her monster, 'Khanivore', has one special advantage. New Days Old Times Settlers came to the planet Nyvan hoping for a lifestyle free from Earthbound hatreds. Alas, environments may change, but not human nature.